Marco & Paulo Lorador of Mystère
The men of Cirque du Soleil's Mystère defy gravity with
extreme feats of strength and balance.
Marco and Paulo Lorador, performers in the Cirque du Soleil
show Mystère, wow audiences night after night with their
physical feats of strength and balance.
The brothers are third-generation performers from Portugal
who have been in the business for 30 years. "My father
was in the circus, my grandfather, and before we knew it, we
were born into it," Marco says.
In graceful, controlled movements, Marco does a handstand on
his brother's outstretched hands, then maneuvers into a one-handed
handstand on one of Paulo's hands.
Marco and Paulo keep their muscles toned by working out and
performing 10 shows a week at Treasure Island Hotel and Resort
in Las Vegas. "It's just beautiful to watch," Oprah
says.
Best
Way to Stay in Shape
From Marco & Paulo Lorador of Mystère
We all try our best to stay in shape, but after seeing hand-to-hand
performers Marco and Paulo Lorador do their routine in Cirque
du Soleil's Mystère, we realize we've got a long way
to go. Who better than these brothers to set the record straight
on how best to get into — and stay in — shape?
• Start young. Marco was 7 and Paulo was 9 when they
began their routine, and they've dedicated their lives to their
craft.
• Work out four days a week for an hour a day.
• Consistency is key. "Any work out you do is good,
as long as you do it, free weights, machines, it doesn't matter,
just stay with it," Marco says.
• Follow a split routine. Marco and Paulo focus on a
major and minor body part each workout. You can also alter the
routine to a non-Cirque-style workout, such as legs and back
one day, then arms and abdominals the next. This helps to put
your energy into strengthening different specific muscles every
workout.
• Have a workout partner. Marco and Paulo are so far
advanced that they don't typically work out together, but they
do recommend it for beginners. "Having a workout partner
is good for motivation and drive," Marco says. "It
can push you to do more when you have someone there to encourage
you." cirquedusoleil.com. |
